The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur has announced recruitment for Group C and erstwhile Group D posts under the Scouts and Guides Quota for 2026-27, with 11 posts in total. The vacancies fall in Level-2 and Level-1 categories across NER, Banaras Locomotive Works Varanasi, and the Izzatnagar, Lucknow and Varanasi divisions, offering serving roles for candidates with a Scouting and Guiding background in the Indian Railways.
RRC North Eastern Railway Group C and Group D Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026NER/RRC/SG/2026-27
Total Vacancies
11
Last Date
06 Nov
19 days left
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Last date 06 Nov 2026 · 19 days left
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Open07 Oct
About RRC NER Group C and Group D Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway , Gorakhpur
- Advertisement No.
- NER/RRC/SG/2026-27
- Post Name
- Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900) and Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800)
- Job Location
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens; no domicile restriction is stated)
- Age Limit
- 18–33 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section; active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 5 years with a Certificate of Activeness in the prescribed format (Annexure A); attended two events at National Level or All Indian Railways' Level and two events at State Level
Vacancy Breakdown
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900)
3
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800)
8
Total11
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900) | 3 |
| Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800) | 8 |
| Grand Total | 11 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900)3 posts
- Qualification
- 12th pass or its equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate (the compulsion of 50% marks in aggregate will not be insisted upon in case of SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates possessing qualification higher than 12th); OR Matriculation (10th Pass)/SSLC plus ITI in relevant trade (Recognised by NCVT/SCVT); OR Matriculation (10th Pass)/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade. Scouting-Guiding qualification: President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section; active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 5 years; attended two events at National Level or All Indian Railways' Level and two events at State Level.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800)8 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation (10th pass) OR ITI or its equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. Scouting-Guiding qualification: President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section; active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 5 years; attended two events at National Level or All Indian Railways' Level and two events at State Level.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027
Age Limit
Level-2 (Group 'C'): 18 to 30 years; Level-1 (Erstwhile Group 'D'): 18 to 33 years, as on 01.01.2027
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years; OBC (NCL) 3 years; Ex-Servicemen up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years, provided they have put in more than 6 months' service after attestation; candidates ordinarily domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989, 5 years; PwBD 10 years (13 years for OBC (NCL) and 15 years for SC/ST); widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husband but not remarried, upper age limit 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC (NCL) and 40 years for SC/ST; serving Railway staff, casual labour and substitutes with minimum 3 years' service, upper age limit 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC (NCL) and 45 years for SC/ST; those working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway, up to the length of service subject to a maximum of 5 years.
Application Fee
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women / Minorities / Economically Backward Classes
Rs. 250 (Rs. 250 refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written examination)
All other candidates
Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written examination)
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination (Computer Based Test)
60 marks; 40 objective type questions of 1 mark each with 1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect answer and 1 essay type question of 20 marks with no negative marking; minimum qualifying marks 40% for all candidates; separate CBTs for Level-2 and Level-1 posts
- 2Document Verification
Candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies are called, separately for Level-2 and Level-1 posts; original documents and certificates must be produced
- 3Medical Examination
Candidates found eligible for appointment must pass the prescribed medical examination conducted by the Railway administration
Shortlisting ratio: 5 times the number of vacancies for Document Verification, separately for Level-2 and Level-1 posts
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT)Negative: 1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect objective answer; no negative marking for the essay type question
Objective Type Questions
40 questions · 40 marks
Essay Type Question
1 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Questions | 40 | 40 | — |
| Essay Type Question | 1 | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Grade Pay: Rs. 1900 (Level-2), Rs. 1800 (Level-1)
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900)
Pay: Level-2, Grade Pay Rs. 1900
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800)
Pay: Level-1, Grade Pay Rs. 1800
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900) | Level-2, Grade Pay Rs. 1900 |
| Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800) | Level-1, Grade Pay Rs. 1800 |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in and open the online application link
- 2Read all the instructions carefully before filling the online application form
- 3Fill in the form following the step-by-step procedure given on the webpage, completing all required fields
- 4Upload a scanned recent coloured photograph, signature and all relevant marksheets/certificates at the prescribed place
- 5Deposit the requisite examination fee as per the instructions on the web page
- 6Log in again after depositing the fee and take a printout of the application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Scanned recent coloured photograph
•Signature and all relevant marksheets/certificates at the time of application
•Original documents and certificates at document verification
•Certificate of Activeness in Annexure A format
•Minority Community Declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure I) or EBC Income Certificate (Annexure II) for fee waiver claimants
Important Details
- No posts are reserved for any particular community.
- A candidate can apply for both Level-2 (Group 'C') and Level-1 (Erstwhile Group 'D') posts but must submit separate applications with a separate examination fee for each.
- All certificates must be issued on or before the last date of online application; educational or Scouting/Guiding qualifications acquired after that date will not be considered.
- Candidates with provisional certificates of a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge holder are provisionally allowed to participate in the selection procedure, and their empanelment will be regulated as per Para l(iii) of the Railway Board's instructions dated 07.02.2000.
- A person appointed against the Scouts & Guides Quota to the category of clerks must acquire the prescribed typing proficiency within two years from the date of appointment; the appointment stays provisional and services will be summarily terminated if the typing skill is not acquired in time.
- A second class free journey pass from the nearest Railway station mentioned in the application form is issued to SC and ST candidates whenever they are called at any stage of recruitment.
- Minority and EBC candidates claiming a fee waiver must submit the declaration or income certificate in the prescribed format at document verification
- EBC means a family income of less than Rs. 50,000 per annum.
- In case of any difference between the English and Hindi versions of the Employment Notice, the English version applies.
Unit-wise Vacancies
N. E. Railway
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900): 02
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800): -
BLW/Varanasi
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900): 01
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800): 02
Izzatnagar Division, NER
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900): -
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800): 02
Lucknow Division, NER
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900): -
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800): 02
Varanasi Division, NER
Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900): -
Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800): 02
| Unit / Division | Group 'C' (Level-2, GP-1900) | Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1, GP-1800) |
|---|---|---|
| N. E. Railway | 02 | - |
| BLW/Varanasi | 01 | 02 |
| Izzatnagar Division, NER | - | 02 |
| Lucknow Division, NER | - | 02 |
| Varanasi Division, NER | - | 02 |
Marks on Certificates (40 Marks)
Participation/Service rendered in National Events/National Jamboree (including All Indian Railway Events)
Maximum Marks: 10
Marking Details: First two certificates (minimum eligibility qualification): Nil; one additional event: 07; two or more additional events: 10
Participation/Service rendered in State Events/Rallies
Maximum Marks: 10
Marking Details: First two certificates (minimum eligibility qualification): Nil; one additional event: 07; two or more additional events: 10
Specialized Scouts/Guides course organized at National/State/All Indian Railways level
Maximum Marks: 10
Marking Details: One course: 07; two or more courses: 10
Participation in District Rallies
Maximum Marks: 10
Marking Details: One certificate: Nil; two certificates: 07; three certificates: 10
Total
Maximum Marks: 40
Marking Details: Written Examination 60 + Marks on Certificates 40 = 100 Marks
| Criteria | Maximum Marks | Marking Details |
|---|---|---|
| Participation/Service rendered in National Events/National Jamboree (including All Indian Railway Events) | 10 | First two certificates (minimum eligibility qualification): Nil; one additional event: 07; two or more additional events: 10 |
| Participation/Service rendered in State Events/Rallies | 10 | First two certificates (minimum eligibility qualification): Nil; one additional event: 07; two or more additional events: 10 |
| Specialized Scouts/Guides course organized at National/State/All Indian Railways level | 10 | One course: 07; two or more courses: 10 |
| Participation in District Rallies | 10 | One certificate: Nil; two certificates: 07; three certificates: 10 |
| Total | 40 | Written Examination 60 + Marks on Certificates 40 = 100 Marks |
Syllabus for Written Examination
- History of Scouting/Guiding
- Law and promise
- Organisation - District & State level
- Training Center - District and State level
- Knowledge of Books
- Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India
- Motto
- Left handshake
- Salute
- Prayer
- Flag song
- National Anthem
- Know the National and Scouting Flags
- Social services at various occasions
- Hiking
- Proficiency Badges, how these are earned
- Stages in Scouting/Guiding
- Thinking Day
- Progressive Training of Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers
- Pioneering
Annexures Attached to the Notification
- Annexure A: Format of Certificate of Activeness, to be certified by the Group Leader, District Organising Commissioner and District Commissioner with name, date and rubber stamp
- Annexure I: Declaration proforma for waiver of examination fee by Minority candidates, to be submitted at document verification with a Minority Community Declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (Muslim / Sikh / Christian / Buddhist / Jain / Zoroastrians (Parsis))
- Annexure II: Income Certificate proforma for waiver of examination fee by Economically Backward Class candidates, whose family income is less than Rs. 50,000 per annum, issued by the District Magistrate or any Revenue Officer up to the level of Tahsildar, a sitting Lok Sabha MP for persons of their own constituency, a sitting Rajya Sabha MP for persons of the district in which the MP normally resides, or a Union Minister for any person from anywhere in the country
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for both Level-2 (Group 'C') and Level-1 (Group 'D') posts?
Yes. A candidate can apply for both, but has to submit separate applications for each level along with a separate examination fee.
Is there negative marking in the written examination?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect objective answer. There is no negative marking for the essay type question.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination?
The minimum qualifying marks in the written examination are 40% for all candidates.
Can candidates with a provisional President Scout/Guide or Himalayan Wood Badge certificate apply?
Yes. As per Railway Board letter no. E(NG)II/2023/RR-2/1 dated 10.04.2024, such candidates are provisionally allowed to participate in the selection procedure, though their empanelment and appointment are regulated as per the Board's instructions dated 07.02.2000.
How many candidates are called for document verification?
Candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies are called for document verification, separately for Level-2 (Group 'C') and Level-1 (Group 'D') posts.
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